November 21, 2012 (Update 2 May 2017) Breast Cancer – Support: Groups, Education and Info, Hospice and Hospital Care – Brampton, Caledon, Malton Page 1 of 11 BREAST CANCER Support: Support Groups, Education-Information, Hospice and Hospice Residential Care, Hospital Palliative Care Brampton, Caledon, Malton Support Groups Arborcare – Scott Funeral Home – Brampton Chapel 289 Main St N Brampton, ON www.scott-brampton.ca 905-451-1100 Bereavement Programs: bereavement support group seminars held four times per year, grief awareness seminars, follow up phone calls to the bereaved, referrals to local counselors/agencies and, if requested, one on one meetings with Arborcare Bereavement Coordinator Bereavement support group seminars provide an outlet for people who may have shared similar experiences with bereavement and loss. The program facilitator, Dr. Bill Webster leads the group for six weeks by sharing experiences and helping individuals understand their feelings Bethell Hospice 18 King St E, A-8 Upper Level Bolton, Ontario L7E 1E8 www.bethellhospice.org 905-838-3534 1-800-305-7905 Adult Bereavement Groups: designed to support adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one * facilitated by Bethell Hospice staff and trained volunteers * provides an opportunity to express your grief with others in a safe environment and help in the path to healing Journey Through Grief - Bolton Walking Group: a monthly walk to honor loss and approach healing
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BREAST CANCER Support: Support Groups, Education-Information, Hospice and Hospice Residential Care, Hospital Palliative Care
Brampton, Caledon, Malton
Support Groups Arborcare – Scott Funeral Home –
Brampton Chapel 289 Main St N
Brampton, ON
www.scott-brampton.ca
905-451-1100 Bereavement Programs: bereavement support group seminars held four
times per year, grief awareness seminars, follow up phone calls to the
bereaved, referrals to local counselors/agencies and, if requested, one
on one meetings with Arborcare Bereavement Coordinator
Bereavement support group seminars provide an outlet for people who
may have shared similar experiences with bereavement and loss. The
program facilitator, Dr. Bill Webster leads the group for six weeks by
sharing experiences and helping individuals understand their feelings
Bethell Hospice 18 King St E, A-8 Upper Level
Bolton, Ontario L7E 1E8
www.bethellhospice.org
905-838-3534
1-800-305-7905
Adult Bereavement Groups: designed to support adults who have
experienced the loss of a loved one * facilitated by Bethell Hospice
staff and trained volunteers * provides an opportunity to express your
grief with others in a safe environment and help in the path to healing
Journey Through Grief - Bolton Walking Group: a monthly walk to
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Bethell Hospice (Contd)
Drop-In Bereavement Support: available every Wed afternoon
One-on-One Bereavement Support: available
Children's Bereavement Groups - Designed to support the specific
needs of children who are dealing with the loss of a loved one * six-
week program, facilitated by Bethell Hospice staff and trained
volunteers, includes a variety of creative activities such as music, art
and story-telling to assist children in dealing with their grief in a safe
and supportive environment
One-on-one children's bereavement support available
Bereavement services are open to the community of Caledon and
Brampton
Caledon Breast Cancer Foundation
4 Queen St N, Unit 202
Bolton, ON L7E 1C8
www.caledonbcf.org
905-857-1045 For women who have breast cancer and are going through treatment, offers:
breast cancer support group, breast health workshops
Serves residents of Caledon
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation 375 University Ave, Ste 301
Toronto, ON M5G 2J5
support.cbcf.org
Helpline
1-888-778-3100
Peer support and information provided by trained breast cancer
survivors * personalized information packages on all aspects of breast
cancer such as diagnosis, treatments, side effects and complementary
therapies * ongoing training and support for women to create and
sustain peer-led breast cancer support groups * does not provide
treatment or medical advice
Canadian Cancer Society Georgetown, Dufferin, Peel Unit
The Southcom Building
2227 South Millway Way, Ste 202
Mississauga, ON L5L 3R6
www.cancer.ca
905-608-8411
1-866-711-0111
Support Line
(Canada-wide)
1-888-939-3333
A national community-based organization of volunteers, whose mission is
the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of
people living with cancer
Provides one-to-one, confidential support over the telephone
Specialists match people living with cancer or their caregivers with a
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Canadian Cancer Society (Contd)
trained volunteer who has gone through a similar cancer experience *
group support also available in many communities
CancerConnection.ca / ParlonsCancer.ca - Online community to share and
build relationships for support
Support Groups
Meet with adults who have cancer and caregivers for educational and
informal group discussions facilitated by trained volunteers who are
also living with cancer. Groups are community based – and some are
specific to one type of cancer, while others may offer general support
for people living with cancer. Call to inquire about support groups in
your community
It's free and confidential. Support is available in English, French and
many other languages
Heart House Hospice 855 Matheson Blvd E, Unit 1
Mississauga, ON L4W 4L6
www.hearthousehospice.com
905-712-8119 Companionship, respite care, and emotional support to people and their
family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness * bereavement
support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close *
services can be provided at home, or in hospitals and long-term care
homes
Caregiver support groups, bereavement support, children's support,
support in South Asian languages
Rethink Breast Cancer
215 Spadina Ave, Studio 570
Toronto, ON M5T 2C7
www.rethinkbreastcancer.com
416-920-0980 ext
228
1-866-738-4465
Canadian breast cancer charity to bring bold, relevant awareness to the
under-40 crowd; foster a new generation of young and influential breast
cancer supporters; respond to the unique needs of young (or youngish)
women going through it * provide education, support, research and
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Rethink Breast Cancer (Contd)
Stretch, heal, grow – a yoga and wellness retreat for young breast
cancer survivors who have recently completed treatment
Support for young families – national resources – up to date resources
to develop coping skills for the whole family
Chemo Care - guide to easing the side effects of
Live Laugh Learn - opportunity to socialize with other young (or
youngish) women who get what you’re going through, while enjoying an
evening of education, camaraderie and goodies. Monthly meeting in
Toronto
Home Visits Programs - offering home visits for families facing breast
cancer, provided by a Certified Child Life Specialist
These support sessions take place in the family home and are 1 – 2
hours long, depending on the attention span of the child/children and
the needs of each family. The focus is to give age-appropriate
information that promotes an understanding of breast cancer, its
treatment and side effects. It also provides opportunities to express
feelings and fears related to the changes within the family and help
each child develop coping skills. They can be adapted to any stage of
diagnoses and treatment
Wellspring Chinguacousy 5 Inspiration Way
Brampton, ON L6R 0L7
www.wellspring.ca
905-792-6480 Community-based support centre offering programs and services that
meet the emotional, social, practical and restorative needs of people
living with cancer and those who care for them, free of charge.
Support Groups: Bereavement Support Group, Breast Cancer Support
Group, Caregivers Connect: Support and Relaxation, Patients Connect:
Support & Relaxation, Metastatic and Advanced Cancer Support Group -
Family Programming, Some programs are drop-in and some programs
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Young Woman with Breast Cancer
(PYNK) Program 2075 Bayview Ave
Toronto, ON M4N3M5
www.sunnybrook.ca/content/?page=pynk-
young-women-breast-cancer-toronto
Located in M-wing, on the sixth floor, in
the Louise Temerty Breast Cancer
Centre (Sunnybrook Health Sciences
Centre)
416-480-5000 ext
81378
PYNK is the first program of its kind in Canada to address the special
clinical, psychological, research and educational needs of younger women
with breast cancer.
The goals of PYNK:
Support: enable young women to benefit from special services that
address the needs of younger women
How the PYNK clinic works:
The PYNK nurse contacts each patient before her first visit
Patients are assessed at their first visit to determine the needs of the
individual and their family
The nurse acts as a ‘system navigator', advocates for patients and
coordinates follow up care
Patients receive timely referrals to a variety of specialists such as
fertility experts, gynecologists and geneticists
Psychosocial:
Online intervention for young couples
Group therapy to improve body image and sexuality after treatment
Effects of cancer in daughter on mother-daughter relationship
Planning for future studies
Comprehensive database
Risk factor and lifestyle questionnaire
Serial questionnaires looking at anxiety and coping over time
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Hospice Services, Residential Hospice Bethell Hospice 18 King St E, A-8 Upper Level
Bolton, Ontario L7E 1E8
www.bethellhospice.org
905-838-3534
1-800-305-7905
Provides community based care and residential care to people and their
families touched by life-limiting illness.
Community Hospice care is available to any person at any age who needs
support through a life challenging diagnosis, life challenging illness or the loss
of a loved one
Residential care is provided by a team of palliative care professionals when life
expectancy is three months or less
Services and Programs: Community Programs - Adult Bereavement Groups,
Children's Bereavement Groups, In-Home Visiting Program, Resident Care
Program, Volunteer Program
Bethell Hospice 15835 McLaughlin Rd
Inglewood, ON L7C 1H4
www.bethellhospice.org
905-838-3534
1-800-305-7905
10-bed residential hospice provides care and support to people diagnosed with
a life-limiting illness * staff and volunteers work together to provide
compassionate care and comfort to clients and their families in the last stages
of life
Offers: peace and dignity in death, comprehensive holistic care, appropriate
pain management, less stress and time-off for caregivers, relief for acute care
and long-term care facilities, reduced emergency room admissions
Heart House Hospice 855 Matheson Blvd E, Unit 1
Mississauga, ON L4W 4L6
www.hearthousehospice.com
905-712-8119 Companionship, respite care, and emotional support to people and their
family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness * bereavement support
for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close * services can be
provided at home, or in hospitals and long-term care homes
Offers hospice support and counselling, in-home volunteer support, wellness
day programs, caregiver support groups, complementary therapies,
bereavement support, spiritual care, children's support, support in South Asian
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Hospital Based Services Mississauga Halton Central
West Regional Cancer Program Carlo Fidani Reginal Cancer Centre
Credit Valley Hospital
2200 Eglinton Ave W, 4th Floor
Mississauga, ON L5M 2N1
trilliumhealthpartners.ca/patientse
rvices/cancerse...
905-813-4471 Specialized treatment centre for individuals living with cancer
Services include: consultation with an oncologist, treatment for cancer
including chemotherapy or radiology, special procedures, supportive care, pain
and symptom control, palliative care, follow-up care, exercise, educational and
support sessions, inpatient palliative unit
62 inpatient beds between Credit Valley and Mississauga Hospital sites.
Patients are admitted for management and care related to cancer diagnosis
Mississauga Halton Central
West Regional Cancer Program
Trillium Health Partners -
Queensway Health Centre -
Betty and Buster Lockwood
Cancer Detection and
Treatment Centre - Cancer Care
Clinic 150 Sherway Dr
Etobicoke, ON M9C 1A5
www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca
416-521-4110
1-866-530-4464
Clinic offers chemotherapy treatment for oncology patients * chemotherapy
may involve one drug, or a combination of two or more drugs, depending on the
type of cancer
Princess Margaret Cancer
Centre 610 University Ave
Toronto, ON M5G 2M9
www.uhn.ca
Switchboard
416-946-2000
Patient Inquiry
416-946-4545
Cancer treatment and research centre * inpatient and outpatient care
Areas of focus -- breast * central nervous system and eye * endocrine *
gastrointestinal * genitourinary * gynecologic * head and neck * leukemia * lung
* lymphoma and myeloma * melanoma and skin * sarcoma
Clinical Services - Specialized services offered through the emergency
department, in-patient units, outpatient clinics and in the community
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Princess Margaret Cancer
Centre (Contd)
Labs and Test Centres - Lab and test services offered through the
emergency department, in-patient units, outpatient clinics and in the
community
Palliative Care Unit - 11-15 bed palliative care unit * 10 private rooms * 1 semi-
private room * health care and support services for patients and their families
requiring pain and symptom management or, end-of-life-care * pain and
symptom management * psychosocial and spiritual support * referral to home
nursing and palliative care services * advance care planning
Treatment Areas - Specialized services offered through the emergency
department, in-patient units, outpatient clinics and in the community
William Osler Health System
BCH – Supportive Palliative
Care
Inpatient Unit and Inpatient
Consultation Service 2100 Bovaird Dr E
Brampton, ON, L6R 3J7
www.williamoslerhs.ca/patients-
and-families/progra...
905-494-2120
ext 56418
Acute palliative care inpatient unit (14 beds) at Brampton Civic Hospital
provides: complex and acute pain and symptom management, psychological
support to patients, caregivers and families, care and comfort at the end of
life, admission direct from home to the inpatient unit for patients with
advanced illness who are already registered with one of our palliative care
physicians, support with discharge planning, including discharge home or other
facilities, culturally sensitive care that respects the patient’s beliefs, values
and preference
Inpatient Consultation Service is available to patients admitted to hospital
and their families * hospital team can provide: recommendations to optimize
pain and other symptoms, information around what to expect, discussions
regarding options, and establish goals of care, transfer to the acute palliative
care unit for management of complex symptoms or end of life care, support
with planning for palliative care at home or other facilities, follow up in Osler's
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William Osler Health System
BCH – Supportive Palliative
Care
Inpatient Unit and Inpatient
Consultation Service 2100 Bovaird Dr E
Brampton, ON, L6R 3J7
www.williamoslerhs.ca/patients-
and-families/progra...
905-494-2120
ext 50801
Outpatient Services
Service offered in clinic setting and in the home when patients are no longer
physically able to come to the clinic: complex pain and symptom management,
support with establishing goals of care and advanced care planning, support
with addressing one’s physical, spiritual, emotional, social and informational
needs, support for patients and families facing difficult end of life decisions
such as withdrawal of treatment, procedures such as paracentesis and blood
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Education, Research, Information Canadian Breast Cancer
Foundation 375 University Ave, Suite 301
Toronto, ON M5G 2J5
www.cbcf.org/ontario
416-596-6773
1-800-387-9816
Online information that includes fundraising campaigns, public awareness,
volunteer opportunities, preventive health and risk reduction advice, treatment
options and research grant applications
personalized information packages on all aspects of breast cancer such as
diagnosis, treatments, side effects and complementary therapies * ongoing
training and support for women to create and sustain peer-led breast cancer
support groups * does not provide treatment or medical advice
Canadian Cancer Society 55 St Clair Ave W, Suite 500
Toronto, ON M4V 2Y7
www.cancer.ca
416-488-5400
Cancer
Information
Service
1-888-939-3333
National community-based organization provides information on cancer
prevention, detection and treatment for all types of cancer * offers programs
and services for people living with cancer * funds cancer research
Cancer Information Service - National, bilingual, toll-free service offering
comprehensive information about cancer and community resources
Information specialists respond to inquiries in a supportive manner and provide
information in clear, understandable terms to meet individual needs
Cancer Care Ontario 620 University Ave
Toronto, ON M5G 2L7
www.cancercare.on.ca/pcs/screenin
g/breastscreening...
Appointments:
1-800-668-9304
General Enquiry:
1-866-662-9233
Provincial agency responsible for overseeing health care planning and spending
for cancer services * enacts programs for cancer prevention and screening at
the provincial level * develops and enacts improvements and standards by
working with medical professionals and organizations * links researchers and
transfers knowledge into the cancer care system * resources about wait times
and cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment available on website
Regional Cancer Programs - Located in across Ontario * coordinate and work
with health care providers to respond to local cancer issues and needs
Province-wide program for breast screening for early detection of breast
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Cancer Care Ontario (Contd)
Screening includes mammography (x-rays of breast tissue) * screening results
are sent to both the woman and her doctor
Women who receive normal results are automatically recalled for their next
screening appointment * women who receive abnormal results are referred to
their doctor for further investigation, or are referred directly for additional
tests
Canadian Hospice Palliative
Care Association Saint-Vincent Hospital, Annex D
60 Cambridge St N
Ottawa, ON K1R 7A5
www.chpca.net
613-241-3663
1-800-668-2785
Info Line:
1-877-203-4636
Awareness and research association for improved palliative care * directory of
family caregivers, volunteer opportunities, research, resources, on-going
projects and advocacy campaigns
Speak Up: Website about advance care planning * includes guides and
workbooks
www.advancecareplanning.ca
Canadian Virtual Hospice 1 Morley Ave, Room PE469
Winnipeg, MB R3L 2P4
www.virtualhospice.ca
Provides trusted information and support on advanced illness, palliative and end
of life care, loss and grief for patients and families * articles, videos on a
range of topics * For Professionals portal provides tools to support health
providers deliver quality care * Ask a Professional connects Canadians to
health experts who respond confidentially to questions * discussion forums for
patients and families to connect for mutual support
Hospice Palliative Care Ontario 707-2 Carlton St
Toronto, ON M5B1J3
www.hospice.on.ca/hospiceo...
416-304-1477
1-800-349-3111 Provincial association to support the hospice palliative care field in Ontario *
promotes education and research for the public and for professionals *
information on hospice palliative care services and resources including:
palliative care innovation, long-term care and community support service
education in Toronto, advance care planning, health care consent